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The arrival of the lunar month of Welehu and the rising of the Makali‘i or Pleiades at sunset, signal the end of the Hawaiian calendar year and the start of a new year. They also mark the beginning of Ho‘oilo, the winter or rainy season as well as the start of the Makahiki, a time of thanksgiving, of rest and recuperation, and of merriment and joy. All of KANU are awaiting these events with eager anticipation because it marks the beginning of our makahiki season when we launch multiple Hawaiian makahiki ceremonies to honor the traditions and customary cultural practices of our Hawaiian kūpuna. More information about makahiki, including details regarding events and schedules will be provided in the Hunehune Kalo throughout makahiki season.

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Director's Farewell

Dr. Kahakalau It is with much aloha that I have submitted my resignation as Director/Principal of Kanu o ka ‘Āina NCPCS. Words cannot express how grateful I am for having been given the opportunity to lead KANU from a fledgling program to a fully accredited Hawaiian-focused charter school. At the same time, now that KANU is accredited – transitioning from a baby to an adult - it is no longer necessary for me to “mother” this baby. More excitingly, stepping down from my administrative duties at KANU will free me to pursue my passion as a scholar and researcher.

HĀLAU HO‘OLAKO Awarded Platinum LEED® Green Building Certification

Leed Platinum FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Olani Lilly - 887-1117 or 960-5732

HĀLAU HO‘OLAKO Awarded Platinum LEED® Green Building Certification

(Waimea, Hawai‘i May 18, 2010)

As over 300 well-wishers celebrated the 10^th anniversary of Kanu o ka ‘Āina New Century Public Charter School and its non-profit organization, the Kanu o ka ‘Āina Learning ‘Ohana (dba KALO), the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) officially awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum certification to their first facility.

Kauhale The 9,300 square foot green building, called Hālau Ho‘olako, is Hawai‘i Islands first high performance facility, and the first building of a self-sustaining community-based Hawaiian Kauhale or learning destination currently being developed by KALO on Department of Hawaiian Home Lands in Kuhio Village in Waimea on Hawai‘i Island.

KANU O KA ‘ĀINA NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL RECEIVES FULL TERM OF ACCREDITATION

Contact: Pat Bergin, PK-12 Administrator

Kanu kumu and haumana FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Telephone: (808) 890-8144

Email: pat@kalo.org

Date: June 6, 2010

Kanu o ka ‘Āina New Century Public Charter School Receives Full Term of Accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges

First Hawaiian-Focused Public Charter School To Be Accredited Receives Six Year Term

Kanu o ka ‘Āina New Century Public Charter School, located in Waimea on Hawaiÿi Island, has received a full term of accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) for its K-12 program. The WASC accreditation is effective for six years with a midterm review, expiring on June 30, 2016. According to WASC Commission Chair Dale J. Mitchell, “This action was taken after a careful study of the Visiting Committee Report, which noted many laudable aspects of the school.”

KANU Director Ku Kahakalau selected as ..20 for the next 20

Energetic and intelligent leaders may be our most valuable resource. We count on them to inspire us, to be our problem solvers, and to guide us as we build our future.

We need to nurture and support our emerging leaders, and that’s why Hawaii Business has devoted the following pages to identifying 20 emerging leaders for the next 20 years.